Deputy Principal Secondary - Intensive English Centre - Evans High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
5 August 2026
Posted 23 Jul 2026
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815
Total students
55%
Boys
45%
Girls
99.2
Teaching FTE
30.1
Non-teaching FTE
935
ICSEA value
20th percentile · Lower SES
78%
EAL/D Background
4%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Evans High School is a comprehensive, coeducational secondary school located in Blacktown, NSW, serving students in Years 7 through 12. The school operates with a vision of sustaining a culture of high expectations, academic achievement and personal growth through developing respectful, trustworthy and motivated students in an inclusive and diverse environment. The school offers a distinctive 3x3 Compressed Curriculum model for Stage 6, providing students with a structured and focused approach to their senior years. Evans High School also maintains dedicated programs for high potential and gifted education, alongside strong support systems for students with additional needs or disability, and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learners. This breadth of provision reflects a genuine commitment to meeting the full range of student learning needs across the school community. Classroom support is embedded through the presence of student learning support officers (SLSOs) working directly alongside teachers, enabling more personalised instruction and targeted assistance for students who require it. The school's facilities include state of the art classrooms equipped with advanced technology, outdoor learning spaces, and contemporary sporting facilities, providing a modern and well-resourced environment for teaching and learning across the curriculum.
Role description
Position Information
The Evans Intensive English Centre (IEC), based in Blacktown, provides an intensive English language program for newly arrived students learning English as an additional language or dialect. As the largest IEC in NSW, Evans attracts a large cohort of students primarily from a refugee background. The highly experienced staff support students to develop their English language skills, become familiar with the Australian school system and build the confidence needed to succeed in mainstream schooling through an integrated social model with Evans High School.
Students typically attend for 6–12 months, depending on individual needs, before they transition into mainstream classes at their local school or other destinations. They come from a range of cultural and language backgrounds and are supported by staff working closely with families and schools to ensure a smooth transition into mainstream education.
A welcoming and supportive enviro…